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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Smith Facilitates Hearing on Wildfire Preparedness
Thursday, May 16, 2019

SACRAMENTO – State Assemblywoman Christy Smith, Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, facilitated an Informational Hearing on Tuesday. The hearing, titled “The 2019 Wildfire Season: Are We Prepared?,” analyzed best practices to fight fires as firestorms become the...

Smith’s Charter School Bill Passes Assembly
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Legislation authored by California Assemblywoman Christy Smith seeking to limit school districts’ ability to approve charter schools outside of their own boundaries passed the state Assembly on Monday, and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Assembly Bill 1507 looks to close what the measure’s...

May 18: Smith to Host Speaker’s Appointments Workshop in Santa Clarita
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) is inviting Santa Clarita Valley residents to the inaugural Speaker’s Appointments Workshop in the 38th Assembly District, set for Santa Clarita City Hall on Saturday, May 18, starting at 9:30 a.m. Residents looking to make a positive difference in the...

Smith Mental Health Access Bill Moves Forward in Assembly
Friday, Apr 12, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) advanced Assembly Bill 769 out of the Health Committee this week, according to her office. AB 769 would eliminate the hiring disincentive among Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Centers by allowing for reimbursement...

Smith Moves Bill Streamlining Property Claim Process
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) passed Assembly Bill 1637 out of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday. Co-authored by Smith and California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), the bill allows the State Controller’s Office to return unclaimed property directly to...

Smith’s College Affordability Bill Heads to Senate for Vote
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) presented Assembly Bill (AB) 853 on the Assembly Floor Monday. AB 853 addresses one of the greatest financial burdens of paying for college — rent. Currently, ScholarShare, a college savings plan, is not authorized to directly pay for...

Smith Bill Aims to Aid Low-Income Students with AP Exam Fees
Friday, Mar 29, 2019

A bill that would ensure low-income high school students have access to advanced placement or AP exams has passed the Assembly Education Committee with bipartisan support. Authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, Assembly Bill 1233 passed the committee alongside three other bills authored...

Old Town Newhall Farmers Market Welcomes New Vendor, En Fuego BBQ
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019

Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean and 38th District Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) attended ribbon-cutting festivities on Saturday to welcome new vendor En Fuego BBQ to the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market. En Fuego BBQ is branching out from solely a catering operation to serving BBQ every...

March 23: Hill, Smith to Keynote COC Women’s Conference
Monday, Mar 11, 2019

The annual College of the Canyons Women’s Conference returns Saturday, March 23 with presenters and breakout sessions designed to help attendees find “Purpose, Potential, Passion and Peace,” which is this year’s conference theme. The 2019 College of the Canyons Women’s Conference will be held...

Santa Clarita Native Selected as 38th District’s Woman of the Year
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) honored Melanie Hicken as Woman of the Year in the 38th Assembly District. “Melanie is a trailblazer in investigative reporting, protecting the public by bringing transparency into the most difficult of issues,” said Assemblymember Smith....

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
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